Environment Design / Weekly 01-07 Notes & reflection

Week 01

Brief on Assignment 

Task: Basic Drawing exercise(Lines & Form) 

-Search for a film or animation and create a mood board 

Objective & Skill Gain : learn to control lines 

Week 02

Brief on assignment

Search for a culture and create a mood board 

Exercise / Task : one ,two, three point perspective 

Objective & Skill Gain: understand about perspective 

Class note

Week 03

Task: start to sketch out idea

 -proposal - [ 3-5 ] pages (inspo + concept idea in point form + thumbnail sketches + where is it from ( animation, simulation, events, game, installation, vr, xr, mr, 

- rough sketches in perspective with our idea (portrait or landscape/ 9:16 or 16:9)

- submit as pdf (can use google slides) 

Problems: Brainstorm on what kind of things i wanted to do and research on (Culture ,style ,location ,time and purpose)

Solution: Search for inspiration on Pinterest and trying to combine different style and culture together

Class note

Week 04

-Learn about Value

Task: Finalize the proposal for project 1 

Exercise: Search for a image and practice about Value 

Problems: Not enough information and not specific enough on what am i going to do in project 1

Solution: I try to combine all different location together and search for more inspiration 

                -Adding more detail and be more specific on what i wanted to do 

Objectives : Learn and understand about Values using Black, gray and white 

Class note

Week 05

-No class (Teacher leave for a conference)

Task/exercise: finalized the proposal and give it to teacher next week 

Video to watch this week :

• https://youtu.be/xCmz3XuS6TI?si=YgRuBf9hN7TlZ2rc
• https://youtu.be/gpeB_uJfP38?si=konK3J7t-YcQzLvg
• https://youtu.be/mmff8bBCYW4?si=8qbZl8AhLXuw5InD
• https://youtu.be/hz-i60t2WQQ?si=U9v0FcWOFaOBxYWN
• https://youtu.be/emy3wjOHk3U?si=9WYaSoH5Lisr6ky4
• https://youtu.be/r4t7rO-nhOw?si=NDuXOaZaKzRfr8v_

Week 06

Process(own design):

• 1. Location
• 2. Culture
• 3. Technology
• 4. Function

Concept idea:(Example)

• Function of building -Shelter
• -climate, environment - Space
• -allocated
• -NEEDS: living, toilet, balcony…
• -make it organized
• -Design(aesthetics 
• -Culture(风水,vibe, experience

Reference(style, colour, skills):

• can search from Pinterest

Proposal (Story)

• Who lives here?
• What are the purpose?
• (also to the interior design)

Technology (Explore)

(Example)

Lantern🏮, 

• add one design(aesthetic) change the shape, then decide materials

What is coming:

1. After finalizing concept design idea

• include the experience, how they feel with the used materials, how the sunlight come in feel better…

2. Placement

•  how to put the equipment, where to put…

Task/exercise:

• Start collecting interior design 

Exercise(Colour):

*Draw a simple building, duplicate on each layers*

1. Base Layer

2. Shadow Layer

-blending mode: multiple(blue/purple colour)

3. Highlights Layer

-highlight main object 

*Ways*: 

Take soft brush

Where is the light

Use light colour 

Make the size bigger, and reduce opacity 

Draw

Objectives :

• Understand how the design work, the function

Assignment 01 sketch 

Week 07

gaining reflection on the hero asset 

Reflection Week01-07

Over the past seven weeks of studying environment design with Mr. Kannan, I have acquired some knowledge and skills. For instance, I've gained insights into drawing perspectives and understanding their importance. Utilizing grayscale to identify light sources has become an integral part of my skill set. Nevertheless, the most significant takeaway from this period has been learning how to create an environment effectively. Emphasizing the importance of having ample references, Mr. Kannan has guided me through the process of constructing environments, starting from scratch and envisioning the inhabitants, purpose of the building, and the specific stylistic elements. Throughout the course, I have not only honed my fundamental drawing skills but also delved into the comprehensive process of creating an environment, from its inception to completion. Mr. Kannan's guidance has been invaluable, especially during challenging moments, where he provided detailed ideas to alleviate confusion. This experience has equipped me with a holistic understanding of environment design, blending technical skills with conceptual thinking

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